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This is a good question. Confusion on this topic abounds.
Here is the key idea: humans have been around for about two million years and our species of humans has been around for about 200,000 years. Our ancestors evolved and flourished eating a certain kind of diet. The more you eat as they did (lean meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, seeds and nuts, etcetera) the better health you are likely to enjoy.
Except, occasionally, for honey, they did not eat anyprocessed (refined) carbohydrates (If you are unsure what constitutes a refined (processed) carbohydrate, see the list, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.) It is likely that the best single step you could take to improve your diet would be to eliminate all processed (refined) carbohydrates (apart from an occasional/rare treat). Furthermore, keep your daily carbohydrate intake relatively low (below about 80 grams) and get all those carbohydrates from natural sources such as organic vegetables and fruits.
You may get up to about one-third of your calories from natural sources of protein such as (unless you are vegetarian) lean meats such as grass-fed beef, seafood such as sockeye (wild) salmon, and cage-free, free range, chicken and eggs. Those are just a few examples. For more, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions.
Since your carbohydrate intake will be reduced, get most of the other two-thirds of your calories from natural fats (such as those fats found in natural sources of proteins). If you eat this way, your body will primarily fuel itself using fat rather than sugar. (ALL carbohydrates become sugar when digested.) This will naturally reduce your percentage of body fat and improve your body composition.
Of course, it is a good idea to obtain the blessing of your physician or other professional health care provider in advance before making major changes in your diet. An excellent bookis Dr. Loren Cordain's THE PALEO DIET (see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Links). If you would like to read the book but not buy it, you should be able to borrow a copy from your local library or ask your librarian to request it from another branch.
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Can excessive exercise and cutting calories result in night sweats?
not usually. make sure you are eating a balanced diet to prevent low bloood sugar or hypoglycemia.
What are some good tips for losing weight?
A good tip for losing weight would not be to go on a diet or take diet pills. The best way is to make sure you are eating 5 small balanced meals a day. Always make sure that you talk to your doctor before starting any diet or excersize plan.
What do I need to know to make sure my child stays healthy?
The things you should know to make sure your child stays healthy is making sure they get their regurlarly checkups each month or year. Make sure they are eating all the neccessary foods that keep them balanced in their daily diet and living.
What are ways you can make sure you eating right?
The ways to eat right is having a balanced diet and engaging in nutritional foods make sure you have all the nutrients for example. Proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, fats you must have all of them in the right amount
How can you be sure you have a balanced diet?
If by balanced as in the flavors well it depends on what you are cooking. Like a chicken the chicken should just come of the bone...
How can you make sure that you are getting all the nutrients by our body?
By eating a varied diet.
Which diets offer healthy eating for a low cost?
There are many healthy eating diets available, but many can be a scam. You do not want to find the cheapest diet. You should instead just try and make sure to have a well balanced eating many fruits, vegetables, and proteins. Buying healthy foods at the store will be cheaper than trying to find a premade healthy diet.
What is in a balanced meal?
a balanced meal is eating a wide variety of foods (a balanced diet) from within and across each of the five food groups, in the amounts recommended. Eating many different foods helps maintain a healthy, well-balanced and interesting diet that provides adequate nutrition. Eating a variety of foods can help prevent diseases such as Diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. To make sure you get all of the nutrients and other substances needed for health, choose the recommended number of daily servings from each of the five major food groups displayed in the Food Guide Pyramid Eating a variety of foods is also very important for a balanced diet. By eating only one or two kinds of foods, you will not get the proper balance in your diet that you should have. If you feel you aren't getting the proper diet you should have vitamins or mineral supplements might be a good choice for you. Although, convenient, supplements taken in large amounts can be harmful to your body.
What are part of a healthy diet?
Foods in a healthy diet are fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, and proteins. Make sure to eat some of all of these to keep your diet balanced.
Do you have to eat to lose weight?
You don't have to but if you want to stay healthy and lose wait then yes but make sure you have a balanced diet.
What is involved in the cellulite diet?
In a cellulite diet you need to have a balanced diet. Each meal should contain protein, carbohydrates, fat and veg. Make sure you include exercise in your diet because if you just diet and don't exercise you could make yourself ill.
What is a good diet plan for someone with arthritis?
There are no specific diet plans for people with arthritis (at least that I can find). However, when you diet you should always make sure your diet is balanced, full of fresh fruits and vegetables.
